Krestovsky Island

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Krestovsky Island is a prominent area in Saint Petersburg, Russia, known for hosting major sporting events such as marathons and triathlons, as well as large-scale emergency drills at the Gazprom Arena. It features private elite development surrounded by water and green spaces, with recreational activities including dog sapphireboarding festivals and sports facilities like Sport Palas. The island is also a site of infrastructure and event-related traffic restrictions.

Recent coverage

• Marathon 'White Nights' will block streets in the center of St. Petersburg — Фонтанка
• Smoke, helicopters, evacuation. What is happening at the 'Gazprom Arena' — Фонтанка
• Dogs are mastering stand-up paddleboards in Victory Park — Фонтанка
• First Vegetarian Cafe in St. Petersburg on Petrogradskaya Side Closes — Фонтанка
• Primorsky Boulevard and Primorsky Avenue to be closed due to triathlon — Фонтанка